Translations
Modern
For the crowd that followed him kept shouting, “Away with him!”
Traditional
For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
Literal
For the multitude of the people were following, crying out, “Away with him!”
Latin
Sequebatur enim multitudo populi, clamans: Tolle eum.
Original
Greek
English
For the crowd that followed him kept shouting, “Away with him!”
Notes
The concerns of the Christian leaders were well-founded (21:20–25). When Paul and the other men had almost completed their vow, some Jews from Asia falsely accused Paul and raised a mob against him. They intended to kill Paul, but the Roman commander rescued him.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Paul arrested in the Templec. AD 54
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Paul the Apostle Persecution Temple
Topics
Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: A Roman Military officer Paul: His Defense Prisoners: Paul